Best cloud storage services with CLI for Clu Linux Live: (Comparison)

Introduction

Clu Linux Live is a lightweight, portable distribution aimed at power users who prefer command-line interfaces. Integrating cloud storage seamlessly via CLI tools lets you back up, sync and share data without loading a desktop environment. In this article, we cover the top cloud-storage services offering official or community CLI tools on Linux, compare their features, recommend the best for various use cases, and show you how to install, configure and troubleshoot each one.

Top Recommended Cloud Storage Services for Clu Linux Live

• pCloud
• MEGA
• Proton Drive
• Filen
• Tresorit
• Icedrive
• Dropbox
• Google Drive (via rclone)
• Amazon S3 (via rclone)

Comparison Table

Which One to Choose?

Your choice depends on:

• Privacy amp Encryption: For client-side E2E, consider MEGA, Proton Drive, Filen or pCloud (with Crypto add-on).
• Cross-Platform amp Automation: rclone gives universal CLI support, including Google Drive, Amazon S3.
• Enterprise-Grade Security: Tresorit offers advanced controls, but at higher cost.
• Budget Solutions: Free tiers (pCloud 10 GB, MEGA 20 GB, Icedrive 10 GB) and pay-as-you-go (S3) may fit constrained budgets.

CLI Setup, Usage amp Typical Issues

1. pCloud CLI (pcloudcc)

# Install on Debian/Ubuntu
sudo apt update
sudo apt install pcloudcc
# Authenticate
pcloudcc -u your_email@example.com -p YOUR_PASSWORD
# Mount remote folder
pcloudcc -m ~/pcloud

Typical problems:

• FUSE not installed: sudo apt install fuse.
• 2FA login fails: use pcloudcc -l 2fa YOUR_CODE.

2. MEGA CLI (megacmd)

# Debian/Ubuntu
sudo apt update
sudo apt install megacmd
# Login
mega-login your_email@example.com YOUR_PASSWORD
# Sync a folder
mega-sync ~/local_folder /Root/remote_folder

Typical problems:

• High CPU usage on sync: add --no-progress and lower --chunk-size.
• Stalled transfers: restart daemon with mega-server stop amp mega-server start.

3. Proton Drive CLI (proton-drive-cli)

# Install via pip
pip3 install proton-drive-cli
# Login (opens OAuth URL)
pdrive login
# Upload a file
pdrive upload ./local.txt /RemoteFolder/remote.txt
# List files
pdrive ls /

Typical problems:

• OAuth loop issues: ensure default browser is installed or use --no-browser to copy/paste URL.
• Beta features unstable: fallback to rclone if errors persist.

4. Filen via WebDAV (rclone)

# Install rclone
curl https://rclone.org/install.sh  sudo bash
# Configure Filen WebDAV
rclone config    # new remote → name=filen → type=webdav
# URL: https://webdav.filen.io
# vendor: other
# user/password: your credentials
# Mount
rclone mount filen: ~/filen --vfs-cache-mode full

Typical problems:

• “503 Service Unavailable”: add --retries 5 --low-level-retries 10.
• Slow directory listing: use --dir-cache-time 5m.

5. Tresorit CLI (tresorit)

# Download installer
wget https://dl.tresorit.com/mac/linux/latest/tresorit-installer.sh
bash tresorit-installer.sh
# Login
tresorit --login your_email@example.com
# Create and sync a Tresor
tresorit --create MyTresor ~/TresorFolder

Typical problems:

• Requires systemd user service: ensure systemctl --user enable tresorit.
• Headless use: add --no-gui flag.

6. Icedrive CLI (icedrive)

# Download .deb from official site
sudo dpkg -i icedrive-cli_.deb
# Authenticate
icedrive login
# Mount drive
icedrive mount --mountpoint ~/icedrive

Typical problems:

• FUSE version mismatch: install matching fuse3.
• Stalling on mount: add --debug to see errors.

7. Dropbox CLI (dropbox)

# Debian/Ubuntu
sudo apt update
sudo apt install python3-gpg dropbox
# Start and link
dropbox start -i
dropbox status

Typical problems:

• “gpgme_not_found”: install python3-gpg.
• Crash on headless: use dropbox start -i --background.

8. Google Drive via rclone

# Configure rclone
rclone config    # new remote → name=gdrive → type=drive
# Authenticate via browser/OAuth
# Mount or copy
rclone mount gdrive: ~/gdrive --vfs-cache-mode full
rclone copy ~/file.txt gdrive:Backup/

Typical problems:

• API quota errors: reduce --drive-chunk-size.
• Mount performance: add --buffer-size 32M.

9. Amazon S3 via rclone

# Configure rclone
rclone config    # new remote → name=s3 → type=s3
# Provide AWS Access amp Secret keys
# Perform actions
rclone ls s3:my-bucket
rclone copy ./backup.tar s3:my-bucket/backups/

Typical problems:

• “Slow listing”: increase --transfers and --checkers.
• Permission denied: verify IAM policy and region.

Conclusion

For Clu Linux Live users, CLI cloud-storage tools offer secure, scriptable workflows without a GUI. If you need end-to-end encryption and an official client, MEGA or pCloud are top picks. For open-ended automation, rclone with Google Drive or Amazon S3 is unbeatable. Evaluate free tiers, pricing and security to decide which service fits your requirements, and use the examples above to get started quickly and troubleshoot common issues.